Keep running the race

October 17th, 2025

Hello Church Family!
Last Sunday, our church had the privilege of hosting the 7km Hype Station for the Givaudan 10k. Our team handed out water, cheered on the runners and brought an amazing amount of energy and encouragement to everyone passing by. I participated in the race myself, and hearing the music and the cheers at the 7k mark, was exactly what I needed to keep going and it was such a great reminder of how powerful encouragement can be and what a difference it makes when people come to together to lift one another up.
It got me thinking of the verse in Hebrews 12:1-2, 'Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race market out for us. Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scoring its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.'
These verses remind us that although we will have moments of weariness, doubt or distraction, we are called to keep running – one step at a time with our eyes fixed on Jesus. He is our example, our strength and our finish line, the one who endured the cross so that we could share in HIS victory.
And as we run, we are not meant to do it alone. 'The great cloud of witnesses' surrounding us – are not only the believers that have gone before us, but it is also a call for us believers now to be encouraging one another. When we see someone struggling, we can run beside them, speak words of hope, and remind them that Gods grace is enough for every step.
This coming Saturday, we have Paula's ordination – so let's be cheering Paula on. Let's encourage and uphold her and her family in prayer, and celebrate with her as she takes another step on her path with God.
Finally, keep running and looking to Jesus. When others falter beside us – lets be their hype station. Let's encourage them and cheer them on as the finish line is worth every stride, and we run not for earthly applause, but for the joy set before us: eternal life with Christ.
Join us this Sunday as we dedicate Arthur Journeaux and Mark opens the Bible continuing our series on the life of Elisha or join us online: https://youtu.be/2SL3UNMMxKg

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PAULA'S ORDINATION | SAT 18TH OCT 2PM Join us as we celebrate Paula's ordination together with a Saturday gathering at 2pm followed by an afternoon tea. Or if you can't join in person, join us online: https://youtu.be/81uqreUTSrA
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HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUB | WED 22nd - FRI 24th OCTOBER There is a place for everyone to serve in our holiday clubs; playing sports, doing crafts, connecting with parents, serving refreshments, administrating registration and much more! If you are able to help, please sign up to serve at one or more of our events as we aim to reach families with the good news of Jesus! Click this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/SbkaatZNfFrFKEiU8

Willesborough | Wednesday 22nd October 10am-12pm | New Wells
Brabourne | Thursday 23rd October 10am-12pm | New Wells Brabourne
Finberry | Friday 24th October 10am-12pm | Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue Sevington, TN24 0LH

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NEW WELLS T-SHIRTS info on how to get your very own New Wells t-shirt coming soon - watch this space!

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Saturday 18th October Paula Chegwin Ordination | 2pm - save the date!
Tuesday 28th October Reverb | 1:30pm Brabourne
Wednesday 22nd October Half Term Holiday Club Willesborough | 10am-12pm New Wells
Thursday 23rd October Half Term Holiday Club Brabourne | 10am-12pm New Wells Brabourne
Friday 24th October Half Term Holiday Club Finberry | 10am-12pm Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerse, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue Sevington, TN24 0LH
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